What Should Property Owners Know? What property owners should know

Many property owners think they can trim any branches or remove roots that cross their boundary. You can handle it, aren’t you?

Not exactly.

Some branches can’t even be cut with a saw. In court decisions, homeowners who damage a nearby branch by performing the work incorrectly face severe financial penalties. These are some real-life examples that illustrate the dangers.

The Story of Patel & Booska

Patel, an owner of property, hired a tree surgeon in 1994 to remove the roots from a Monterey Pine belonging to his neighbor Booska. Patel claimed the roots were damaging his concrete.

The contractor dug trenches of three feet along the property line, effectively removing the roots that kept the tree alive. Booska had to pay for the removal of the tree.

Booska was successful in the courtroom. Patel was required to pay an amount that was significant in restitution.

What is the lesson here? What is the lesson?

Rony and Costa – Another expensive case

Fast forward to 2012. In this case, the owner had hired a day worker who did not have a license to trim branches that crossed his property border. Instead of carefully managing the situation, the worker aggressively chopped down the trees. The result was disastrous.

What was the outcome? What was the result?

Don’t forget that a ill-advised DIY trimming can result in a costly court battle.

What can we learn from this?

You have a right to protect your home, but you also have responsibilities.

• Trim any roots or branches that extend beyond the boundaries of your property. Trim only the branches and roots that cross your property boundary.
• Illegal to damage or destroy the trees of your neighbor. If you damage or kill a tree after trimming it, then you may be legally liable.
• A bad hire can cost you thousands. Certified professionals will know the proper way to trim your property line while remaining within legal boundaries and care for your trees.

Why Hire a Certified Arborist

If you’re unsure what to trim, hiring a certified arborist is the best choice. Professionals are trained to:

• Trim the tree without damaging its health.
• Protect yourself by following industry standards and local laws.
• Expert advice on how to best resolve disputes between neighbours about trees.

Arborwise Tree Service

Arborwise Tree Service can help property owners to navigate these difficult situations. When you call us for an estimate, we’ll explain your rights and responsibilities.

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Final Word

It’s not enough to cut the branches that are hanging over your property. Responsibility comes with property rights. Protect yourself by making informed decisions. Consult experts when in doubt who understand the rules and trees.

This post was written by a professional arborist at Tree Trimming Largo FL. Robert Miller is the owner of Arbor Wise Professional Tree Care, a locally owned and operated tree service company that offers superb lawn care by the most experienced Arborists. Arborwise Tree Services is a tree removal company that offers stump removal, tree pruning, stump grinding, fertilization, and tree restoration. We have an extraordinary lawn care industry notoriety covering the Pinellas county area.